One-dimensional Nanostructures for PEM Fuel Cell Applications

Presently, a gap exists between pure materials research and the practical use of fuel cells and this challenge is especially serious for one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures due to their unusual morphology compared to conventional Pt/C nanoparticles. This title, One-Dimensional Nanostructures for PEM Fuel Cell Applications, provides a review of the progress made in 1D catalysts for applications in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. It highlights the improved understanding of catalytic mechanisms on 1D nanostructures and the new approaches developed for practical applications, as well as a critical perspective on the current research limits. It serves as a reference for the design and development of a new generation of catalysts to assist in the realization of successful commercial use. Fuel cells, as a clean power technology, have shown a big potential in decarbonizing the domestic heat and transport sectors. A further commercialization of this technology requires advanced catalysts to address major obstacles faced by the commonly used Pt/C nanoparticles. The unique structure of one-dimensional nanostructures endow them advantages to overcome some drawbacks of Pt/C nanoparticles and has been confirmed as a new type of excellent catalysts for fuel cell reactions. In recent years, great efforts have been devoted in this area, and many exciting progress have been achieved based on this alternative catalyst. Provides a review of the progress made in 1D catalysts for applications in polymer electrolyte fuel cellsAn ideal reference for the design and development of a new generation of catalysts to assist in the realization of successful commercial use INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Advantages of 1D nanostructures for fuel cell applications 3. Preparation of 1D Catalysts 4. 1D nanostructured catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) 5. 1D nanostructured catalysts for hydrocarbon oxidation reaction 6. Summary and Perspective

• ISBN: 978-0-12-811112-3
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 76
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés